19 names whose roots carry the sense of royal, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | Supplanter | 12,004 | |
| William | Resolute protector | 10,552 | |
| David | Beloved | 6,801 | |
| Charles | Free man | 5,908 | |
| Sarah | Princess; noblewoman | 2,710 | |
| Ryan | Little king | 3,925 | |
| Henry | Ruler of the home | 12,040 | |
| Arthur | Bear; stone | 3,847 | |
| Victoria | Victory | 4,027 | |
| Charlotte | Free man | 13,408 | |
| Isabella | God is my oath | 10,666 | |
| Sadie | Princess | 4,168 | |
| Josiah | The Lord supports | 5,522 | |
| Harrison | Son of Harry | 3,080 | |
| Amir | Prince; commander | 3,308 | |
| Kinsley | King's meadow | 2,683 | |
| Harri | Ruler of the home | 100 | |
| Orlaith | Golden princess | 65 | |
| Rhodri | Wheel ruler | 36 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.